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Hot tanking is THE way to go. If you plan on repainting. I've had all of the engine parts tanked before for about $30. Remember, aluminum can't be hot tanked, but machine shops usually can clean aluminum pieces as well. If you just want to clean, very, very hot water and dish soap works well. Especially good dish soap. If you can get a hold of an industrial strength steam cleaner, that works best. My cousin's shop has an industrial washing machine like thing. (is this technically a "hot tank"?) If you can find a shop with one of these, it works wonders. There is a limitation to the size of part. I've also heard of people using oven cleaner. I've never tried this. That stuff is way toxic. Plus I think it relies on the oven heat to clean. My oven is self cleaning. Like stated before, get all of the thick stuff off with a scraping device. I like the wood suggestion, it won't scratch the paint if you want to keep it painted. -- Phillip Bradfield http://www.volkshaus.com 1969 Variant - Savanna beige, No engine, Chopped 3.5 in. 1968 Variant - Granada red, No engine, with 67 euro fenders 1963 1500 - Ruby red, 1600 with dual Solex carburetors 19?? Sandrail - Primer, 1835 with dual 40 Dellortos ------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe? mailto:type3-request@vwtype3.org, Subject: unsubscribe